@lexilulu - Communication with doctors can sometimes be difficult but there are things we can do as patients to help. Then if I still had an issue with the doctor, I would do my best to find a doctor that listens and can help. There is a website that you might like to check out - The Patient Revolution - https://patientrevolution.org/. Here are a couple of links under the How We Revolt section that you might find helpful.

Tools for the Visit: https://patientrevolution.org/visit-tools
Communication Barriers: https://patientrevolution.org/barriers
Let's Talk About $: https://patientrevolution.org/cost